Iranian Oil

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.

Report:

Trump officials debate seizing more tankers with Iranian oil

US officials say seizure of more tankers carrying Iranian oil is under consideration to pressure Tehran, but fears of retaliation and market disruption have so far kept Washington cautious.

US targets 29 Iranian oil vessels in latest sanctions move

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s “shadow fleet,” blacklisting 29 vessels and firms accused of helping Tehran move illicit oil and fund its military and nuclear programs.

More pressure on Tehran:

US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

US Treasury sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks, including vessels and companies linked to Salim Ahmed Said, intensifying efforts to disrupt Iran’s oil exports and terrorism financing.

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

New US sanctions target over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum.

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

According to the OFAC, the oil was shipped on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars (Sepehr Energy).